In the years preceding the fourth general elections, the nation observed significant transformations. Two Prime Ministers had passed away in rapid sequence, and the fresh Prime Minister, who was perceived as a political neophyte, had held office for fewer than twelve months. The era was marked by a severe economic turmoil caused by consecutive monsoon failures, extensive drought, reduced agricultural output, acute food scarcity, draining of foreign currency reserves, decline in industrial output and exports, along with a substantial increase in defense spending and the redirection of resources from planning and economic growth.

When were the fourth general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies held in India?

February 1967

The fourth general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies were held in February 1967.